We would like to thank the Highland Mint and owner Michael Kott for their generous donations over many years to the FOP and their continued support! Whether it was a raffle item or lodge donation their support has meant a lot to our members.

Yesterday I had the honor of presenting Rockford “Rocky” Roblin with his retirement credentials after serving the citizens of Brevard County for over 38 years.

Rocky started with our agency in 1977 and has served in many different areas of our agency to include Patrol, K9, Investigations and the Civil Unit. Rocky is greatly respected by everyone he worked with and has been an amazing asset to our agency and community.

Please join me in congratulating Rocky on his retirement and in thanking him for his service to the citizens of Brevard County.

We had the pleasure of making our annual donation to Candlelighters of Brevard yesterday. Candlelighters is a non-profit that provides direct support to the families of children battling cancer. The FOP’s donation will pay for the Christmas dinners for seven (7) families who have children fighting some form of cancer. Thank you for supporting the Fraternal Order of Police….. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Today, Brevard FOP President, Bert Gamin with the help of several Indian Harbour Beach and Satellite Beach Police Officers, delivered boxes of items completing the wish lists for families registered with Candlelighters of Brevard. The families got all the items on their wish lists alongside gas cards, meal cards and family gift cards for their favorite restaurants. Without the support of Biotest Pharmaceuticals and Walmart, it would not have been possible for us to get everything.

We would like to say thanks to everybody for your support in helping us make the Christmas of local families in Brevard with children battling cancer a very merry one.
Happy Holidays!

Update! We received this nice thank you letter from the Candlelighters of Brevard:

Last week, Biotest Pharmaceuticals made a significant donation to the Brevard FOP to assist us with the Christmas presents and dinners to families with Candlelighters of Brevard.

Established in 2007, Biotest Pharmaceuticals researches and manufactures biotherapeutic products with a specialization in immunology and hematology. They are located at 3110 Lake Washington Rd. in Melbourne, FL 32934.

Founded in 1989, Candlelighters of Brevard is a non-profit organization dedicated to children with cancer and their families by offering emotional support and financial assistance. They are located at 1875-A South Patrick Dr. in Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937.

Walmart operates 11098 locations around the world. The two local stores helping out are stores #956 and #5455. Walmart #956 is located at 1001 E Eau Gallie Blvd. in Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937. Walmart #5455 is at 1040 Malabar Rd. in Palm Bay, FL 32907.
More information: http://www.walmart.com/

Pictured left is Jim Horgan, Assistant Manager, Biotest Pharmaceuticals, Brevard FOP President LT. Bert Gamin, Brevard County Sheriff's Office in the middle, and Joe Mohr also from Biotest on the right.